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Colony Buzz: Happenings Around Atascadero
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Specs by Kyla Celebrates One Year on Traffic Way
On Tuesday, July 5, Atascadero's bold eyewear boutique, Specs by Kyla, celebrated its one-year anniversary. The shop has become a beloved business on Traffic Way since opening in 2021. "It feels overwhelmingly amazing, and I'm just full of gratitude," said owner Kyla Skinner.
Skinner, who recently joined the San Luis Obispo (SLO) Chamber, celebrated her one-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting which was provided as part of her joining. But she was surprised when the Atascadero Chamber showed up with a ribbon of their own.
SLO Chamber members Kaila Anderson, Michelle Axberg, and Bridgette Faulkner were in attendance, as well as SLO Chamber Ambassador volunteers Rob Quintana, Ray Riordan, Holley Edwards, and Shawn Ray. Julie Matthews, Rosey Parks, Anna Pecharich, and Angela Cisneros represented the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce. The entire City Council was also in attendance, including Mayor Heather Moreno and council members Mark Dariz, Susan Funk, Heather Newsom, and Charles Bourbeau. "So the SLO Chamber, it was arranged to do a ribbon-cutting with them," Skinner said. "I invited the Atascadero Chamber just to be here, and then they surprised me. That brought a few tears to my eyes."
Even though Specs by Kyla isn't a brand new business in the North County, it never got an official Atascadero ribbon-cutting due to COVID. "I think I've just been so surprised at the feeling of support in this community," Skinner said. "So it really just touched my heart that they [the Atascadero Chamber] made an effort to be here and to make me feel appreciated and welcome."
Not only was Skinner celebrating one year of operating Specs by Kyla, but July 5 is also her birthday. She decided to open her glasses shop on her birthday as an ode to her birth mother, who, upon her death at the end of 2019, left Skinner an inheritance that was used to open the shop. "Thank you to Atascadero and the North County for being so supportive during my first year in business," Skinner said.
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The community’s much-loved event is back, with the postponed March 2020 show on track for this September.
“Prime Time Atascadero: Season 11.” directed by Molly Comin and Christina Troxel. The show is based on popular TV series, past and present, featuring professional dance vignettes coupled with “Community Star” dance performances supporting 7 local non-profit organizations.
More details will be released over the next few weeks; read more in the upcoming issues of The Atascadero News or visit friendsoftheatascaderolibrary.org/dwo
Wild About Art at the Charles Paddock Zoo
Wild About Art is back, plan for a day of fun and art on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero. Attendees will have an opportunity to watch as the zoo’s animal residents create their own, unique and artistic pieces. Zoo visitors will also be able to create lots of fun arts and crafts too, with plenty of opportunities for children to color, paint, and much more. In addition, talented local artists will be on hand to showcase their beautiful artwork for sale.
All of the demonstrations, workshops, and artistic activities at this terrific new event are included with the price of general admission. There will also be plenty of delicious food and beverages available for purchase.
For more information, call (805) 461-5080 or CharlesPaddockZoo.org
Movies in the Sunken Gardens
Enjoy a movie under the stars with your family in the beautiful Sunken Gardens. Movies are free to the public and will begin at approximately 8:15 p.m.
This year's movie schedule is: • August 6: Encanto • August 13: Dog • August 27: Sing 2 • September 3: Eternals
Concessions will be available for purchase from Paradise Shaved Ice. Be sure to bring a low-back chair or picnic blanket. For more information, go to: visitatascadero.com.
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